United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

Topic A: Expansion of Western Dependency and Foreign DebtThe issue of the dependency of developing nations on the West has been is rooted in the beginning of colonization. Starting in the 16th century, advanced countries began utilizing the natural resources in underdeveloped nations which were unable to release themselves from this economically disadvantageous system. Some countries are still reliant upon this consistent Western income in order to sustain themselves, while others cannot economically diverge until they relieve their debt. In an apparent attempt to uplift deprived countries, industrialized nations loan funds to support beneficial programs or fiscal opportunity. The distribution of funds, however, has often had the adverse effect on the economy and has decreased stability through a continuous cycle of borrowing and higher interest. The obvious solution would involve nations demanding the appropriate value of their products, but none are willing to risk their sole revenue for the reward of development.

Topic B: Lack of Data Collection in the Developing World It is extremely hard for committees within the United Nations such as UNDP to resolve the concerns surrounding wealth, health, and literacy without proper statistical data. Unlike industrialized nations who frequently conduct polls, countries without the resources to collect and report data are unable to demonstrate the severity of their conditions. Data collection tends to be a major investment of time and money, so it has taken a backseat to more prevalent difficulties that require immediate attention. With a functional system in place, UNDP can better address the current problems of communication, infrastructure, corruption, and other complications facing emerging nations.